Columbia River Gorge NSA Green Point Ridge Loop Hike via Wyeth Ridge and North Lake Hike 43
Length: 15 miles including Rainy Lake loop Elevation Change: 4400' gain Season: Midsummer thru Fall Difficulty: Very Difficult due to steepness and
length of hike Permit: NW Forest Pass Required Features: This is an excellent hike for
endurance. After climbing 3840' in the first four miles, you
then keep right and climb another 600' to the top of Green Point
Ridge. The climb up Wyeth Ridge has many excellent viewpoints
of the Columbia River Gorge. However, once you reach the top,
the balance of the hike is mostly in the deep woods. The
southern exposure of Green Point Ridge does offer some excellent
views of Mt Hood, Rainy Lake, and the surrounding terrain. As
you return from Rainy Lake, you will hike past North Lake, and then
continue to loose elevation for a while before climbing back up to
4000' just in time to descend 3840' back to the trail head.
